Smith on Student Protests: Taiwan Burns as a Beacon of Freedom

The protests, also known as the Sunflower Student Movement, were against the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement (CSSTA), being passed without a clause-by-clause review from the Legislative Yuan and the Executive Yuan of Taiwan. The CSSTA makes it easier for China to set up branches of businesses in Taiwan and vice versa. Protesters believe that passing the agreement will damage the economy in Taiwan and open the door for political pressure from China.
The protests took place between March 18 and April 10. Smith's press release can be read below:

"Bob Fu has dedicated his life to bringing freedom of religion to the Chinese people. His story is a testimony to the power of faith and an inspiration to people struggling to break free from oppression." —Mrs. Laura Bush